Commencement Housing for Families & Guests
We’re excited to welcome the friends and families of graduating Hoyas to campus for May Commencement May 2026! Residential Living offers affordable on-campus housing for guests attending Commencement weekend. Staying on campus is a convenient and budget-friendly way to celebrate your graduate while experiencing the heart of Georgetown.
- Reservation Opens: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12 PM ET (noon)
- Reservation Closes: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12 PM ET (noon)
- Payment: Visa and MasterCard only, due at time of booking
We are unable to offer single-night stays or accommodate early arrivals or late departures.
Rates
| Duration | Check-In Time | Check-Out | 2025 Rate (2026 Rates Coming Soon) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Night Stay | May 14 | 4pm – 8pm | May 18 | 9am – Noon | $280.35/person (inclusive of taxes) |
| Three Night Stay – Option 1 | May 15 | 4pm – 8pm | May 18 | 9am – Noon | $210/person (inclusive of taxes) |
| Three Night Stay – Option 2 | May 15 | 4pm – 8pm | May 19 | 9am – Noon | $210/person (inclusive of taxes) |
| Two Night Stay | May 16 | 4pm – 8pm | May 19 | 9am – Noon | $140.70/person (inclusive of taxes) |
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All cancellations must be emailed to summerhousing@georgetown.edu by 12 PM (Noon) ET on the dates listed below:
- No Refund: Cancellations received one week or less before check-in, no-shows for 48 hours without notice, early departures, or taking possession of the key and not staying.
- Full Refund: Cancellations received by Tuesday, April 15, 2025 (four weeks before arrival).
- 50% Refund: Cancellations received by Thursday, April 24, 2025 (three weeks before arrival).
- 25% Refund: Cancellations received by Thursday, May 1, 2025 (two weeks before arrival).
Housing Features
- Room Setup: Double occupancy with two twin XL beds.
- Linens Provided: One blanket, two sheets, one pillow, one pillowcase, and one towel per guest. Unfortunately, extra linens are not available due to high demand.
- No additional amenities: Housekeeping (turndown service or daily cleaning), linen exchange, and irons/ironing boards are not provided.
- Shared floor bathrooms.
- Bathrooms are located outside of rooms and shared with other guests on the same floor.
- Each floor has up to three bathrooms, and they are designated separately for men and women to ensure privacy and comfort.
Assignment Details
- Assignments are first come, first served. Building locations are subject to change.
- We cannot accommodate specific building requests or assign rooms outside of designated Commencement Housing.
- After registering, you’ll receive an email confirmation and instructions on how to add additional guests to your reservation
- Room assignments will be emailed in early May 2026
- Guests attending for the same graduating senior will be housed near one another
- Guests can reserve multiple rooms under one reservation
- All guests must be registered in our system to receive digital access
- You cannot use a Georgetown.edu email address when registering for Commencement Housing due to security features of the system.
- Current GU students can not register on behalf of family or friends
For Graduating Seniors
Students living on campus for the Spring 2026 semester may stay in their current housing assignment until 10 AM ET on Monday, May 19, 2026.
Residential Building & Room Access
Georgetown’s residence halls use Mobile GoCard for building entry, to make your stay safe and seamless. Guests will use the app for access.
Important: A smartphone is required to access your room.
All registered guests will receive one email about building and room access two weeks before arrival. Be sure to activate your Mobile GoCard – This serves as your digital access card to enter the building.